December 26th the following day and it was a cold brisk morning as Kate's cell phone went off, the Caller ID said Annmarie Castle. Answering her phone Kate said, "Annmarie... is there a problem at the station"

"No Mom... I know you suggested dinner but could we do lunch"

"Sure" said Kate "give me a sec... I will conference in your father"

"Kate" said Rick "You running late for lunch?

"No dad" Annmarie stated, "Can me and Gabriela join you and mom"

Although his heart was-posted to the 12th precinct, Richard Castle was actually posted to the Anti Terrorism Task Force of the NYPD. Today he was profiling someone for them, taking a break, he puts the files in the completed bin when he said "Wouldn't miss it Annmarie... just finished writing my last report for the next week"

The downside to the posting is Richard Castle must never be unreachable by N.Y.P.D, "Even on Vacation"

Thirty minutes later at Brooklyn Diner USA Rick and Kate had just taken their seats when Annmarie and Gabriela walk through the door hand in hand with their fingers interlaced, looking out the window the newly fallen snow looked like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting

Gabriela stood six feet tall with olive skin tones and chocolate-brown hair. She could have been a runway model in Europe but she choose law enforcement instead. She was dressed in woman's slim jeans, and was wearing a pair of faux suede boots with 3-inch textured rubber wedge flat platform. They had a faux fur trim, and a the lace up boots with pom, pom's at the ends of the strings the top of the boot hit Gabriela's calves with a zipper closer that ran up the inside of the boot itself making it easy to put on and take off. Once she took off her winter coat a they could see a classic means dress shirt. That she filled out quite well.

She may not have been a model, but Gabriela knew how to dress like one. Extending her hand, she said "Mr. & Mrs Castle. Even with little or no make up Gabriela was stunning; she shook Rick's hand first and then Kate's.

With a smile, Rick stated, "I see why my daughter is so taken with you... Gabriela"

Returning the smile Gabriela replied "Thank you... Mr Castle"

"Please" Rick said "Call me Rick"

Turning just a hint of crimson, Gabriela admitted "I used to fantasize about Nikki Heat... when I was a teenager."

This time it was Kate's turn to turn crimson she always knew that men fantasized about Nikki Heat but never thought about the fact that women did as well.

The wait staff came over and Rick asked, "What are we ordering"

Kate took a moment to pursue the menu then said "Pastrami Reuben..., with Coleslaw."

Rick said, "Sounds delicious Kate make that two"

Leaning into Gabriela, Annmarie said "Two Turkey Reuben's and two coke's"

Looking up Kate said, "Make that four Coke's"

With a smile, Kate looked across the booth asking, "Do they remind you of anyone... Rick"

Smiling Rick commented "Us 25 years ago"

Rolling her eyes at her parents Annmarie stated, "Well then we're in good company!"

The four of them sat eating their lunch and making small talk when Kate leaned into her husband Rick and whispered "Let's invite them for new years!"

Rick replied softly "You sure... it's our anniversary" Rick was doing his best to look like he was offended at the idea but Kate could read him better then anyone else alive.

"If you're free" Kate Said "We would like both of you to join us for new years"

"Mom Said Annmarie "We can't"

"In that case" Said Rick "here" he handed his daughter and her girlfriend two all access tickets covering every event till midnight, and not just for times square but all over the city.

Kate told them with a wink, "He booked you a Premier Suite at the Waldorf Astoria that way you have a place to stay and have alone time"

Gabriela's eyes widened as her brain registered what Kate just said saying, "Wait a minute... Those are the suites with private elevator access, I mean the royal treatment"

"Yes..." Said Rick softly, "Being a best selling author does have some benefits..."

Annmarie did some quick math stated "Dad that's-"

"Annmarie" Said her father "I can afford it and your my daughter... you have the room till the 2nd"

"Besides They Keep it on Standby for me!" Rick stats...